People Analytics AI Engineer

About Samsara

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, a platform that enables organizations depending on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. We help improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of physical operations that power the global economy, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing.

About the Role

Samsara's People team is seeking a technically skilled builder to lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the tools and systems that power HR workflows and AI initiatives.

This Staff AI Engineer role acts as the technical bridge between HR professionals, people operations, program managers and the people who build Samsara. You'll design, develop, and operate secure, scalable applications, automations, and AI workflows that transform manual HR work into efficient, production-grade solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with People team members and cross-functional stakeholders (including IT and others) to design, build, and maintain HR tech solutions that enhance how we deliver people programs to the business, streamline HR workflows, improve data quality, and drive measurable productivity gains.
• Act as a key voice in roadmap planning, experimentation frameworks, and modeling strategy discussions.
• Identify gaps in data, tools, and processes — and lead initiatives to close them.
• Develop and deploy AI-powered tools and automations that transform core HR processes, such as employee self-service and HR intake, onboarding and offboarding, knowledge retrieval, workforce and headcount planning, performance and talent management, total rewards analysis, and document drafting, analysis, and translation.
• Integrate people systems with core enterprise platforms (e.g., Workday, Google Suite, Slack, Salesforce, Greenhouse, and others) to ensure seamless data flow, scalability, and reliability.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, staying current on advancements in AI, automation, and HR technology – and proactively identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
• Enable and support end users—both People team members and employees across the business—through documentation, training, technical support, and troubleshooting to ensure adoption and smooth operation of all HR tech systems.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or comparable work experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience with building and scaling production-grade enterprise applications and integrations, with strong software engineering fundamentals and the ability to independently design and deliver solutions with little or no technical guidance.
• Hands-on experience with large language model (LLM) applications, including prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, and related AI workflows.
• Proficiency in coding in Python, particularly for scripting, data manipulation, and interacting with APIs.
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases, including data modeling and query optimization.
• Proficiency with low-code / no-code automation platforms (e.g., Workato, UiPath, Zapier, etc.), core enterprise platforms (e.g., Workday, Google Suite, Slack, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and others), AWS and similar platforms, and data warehouses (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift).
• Strong problem-solving mindset and curiosity about how technology, especially AI, can improve HR processes.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex business workflows into scalable, reliable technical solutions, delivering iterative improvements with measurable outcomes.
• Based in Bangalore, India.

Ideal Candidate Also Has

• Strong product mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
• Experience working with HR technology or adjacent platforms such as HRIS, talent management, workforce planning, recruiting, and compensation tools (e.g., Workday, Greenhouse, Pave, Lattice, BritghtHire, GitHub, Cursor, etc.).
• Understanding of enterprise security, privacy, and data governance principles and how they apply to people systems and workflows—including sensitivity to handling employee data.
• Experience with fine-tuning smaller language models or a deep understanding of model evaluation techniques beyond prompt engineering.

Why Apply

• Impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and ensure workers return home safely.
• Architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won't be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• Energized by our opportunity: The vision to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• Be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual Base Salary

$146,370—$221,400 USD

Base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Total Rewards

Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual's ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

This role is open to candidates residing in the US except the San Francisco Bay Metro Area, NYC Metro Area, and Washington, D.C. Metro Area.

Belonging at Samsara

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Accommodations

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

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